Licensed Practical Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a part-time ER position. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, with EMTALA awareness and ER triage responsibilities.

With a 214-bed acute care setting and a history of awards, the hospital operates under Prime Healthcare. Typical shift is days, 24 hours per week, in a busy ER environment.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care within scope of practice; maintain patient and family communication.
• Work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse; assist in ER triage and adhere to EMTALA regulations.

Skills

EMTALA knowledge

ER triage

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital", Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

24hr/wk

6:45am-3:15pm

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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